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Mashatile defends Ramaphosa over DA municipality comments
Deputy President Paul Mashatile defended President Cyril Ramaphosa's remarks on learning from DA-led municipalities, claiming they were taken out of context during a parliamentary session. He highlighted disparities in service delivery in Western Cape townships despite clean audits. The exchange drew reactions from MPs across parties.
Bheki Cele hears allegations on Mchunu's ANC leadership project
Organised crime accused Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala allegedly informed former police minister Bheki Cele about a funding approach linked to Police Minister Senzo Mchunu's ambitions for ANC presidency or deputy role. The intermediary who arranged their meeting was later murdered. These claims highlight tensions within South African politics.
South Africa ends load shedding and boosts rail services
South Africa has seen significant improvements in electricity supply and rail transport under the national coalition government formed in June 2024. Load shedding has ended, easing economic pressures, while Transnet's enhancements have increased mining sales. These changes reflect the ANC's shift toward private sector involvement in key services.
Court overturns apartheid-era ruling on Chief Albert Luthuli's death
The Pietermaritzburg high court has ruled that ANC leader and Nobel laureate Chief Albert Luthuli was murdered by apartheid forces in 1967, overturning a flawed inquest that claimed his death was an accident. The judgment vindicates decades of family efforts and highlights systemic judicial manipulation under apartheid. It recommends further investigation into witness disappearances.